700 Vilnius

VILNIUS: 700
YEARS YOUNG

In 2023, a historical event is taking place in Lithuania – the 700th anniversary of Vilnius. Let’s create a spectacular celebration that reflects the spirit of the city. Let’s celebrate so that the news of Vilnius’s anniversary travels across the globe!

Events

Vilnius Light Festival’23

Unveiling of the Mandates of Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas to Vilnius and Lithuania monument

Time Portal: An event for Vilnius’s 700th anniversary in Cathedral Square

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Anniversary Program

Vilnius is celebrating its 700th anniversary in 2023, so start enjoying the potpourri of events now. A year full of exclusive performances, art, music and entertainment awaits. Vilnius is already celebrating. Are you?

The 700th anniversary programme for January 2023

Programme 2023

Programme highlights

When celebrating the anniversary of Vilnius, there’s no need to think about presents, because the city itself has prepared a multitude of gifts for its residents and guests, and is giving them out without reservation. Look to the past as well as to the future, admire artists’ original ideas, and leave your mark for future generations.

Vilnius Biennial for Performance Art

Vilnius Poker: The Film

Once in Vilnius

Music for Vilnius

Vilnius Poker at the MO Museum

Opera.Connect: Vilnius, a City of Opera

Pavilion: Vilnius 200 Years Ago

Vilnius young

In order for Vilnius’s birthday to be memorable, it is important for the celebration to also live in each of our hearts. Therefore, everyone can take the initiative and contribute to creating a festive atmosphere. After all, the more ideas, the more spectacular the 700th anniversary will be.

About Vilnius 700

Vilnius: 700 Years Young

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7 reasons to visit Vilnius

Belated Birthday Cards

The Most Delicious Stories of Vilnius

Seven Stages of the Life of Vilnius

Vilnius à la carte

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News

Feel the special atmosphere of Vilnius’s 700th anniversary. Get the latest information about events, entertainment, new partnerships and projects, and see the most beautiful anniversary moments.

Let Festivities Begin—Vilnius Celebrates 700th Anniversary and Embarks On Year-Long Cultural Program

Vilnius’ Outpour of Support for Ukraine: Now and Always

First Vilnius Biennial of Performance Art Held One-Time-Only Performance by Prominent Artist for City’s 700th Anniversary

Vilnius is about to witness the 1st Vilnius Performance Art Biennial: starting with a special one-off performance by Emilija Škarnulytė

Vilnius presents 700-year anniversary programme

Official Vilnius 700 event: the 1st Vilnius Performance Art Biennial starts with a new work by Emilia Škarnulytė to be performed at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

Vilnius Turns 700 Years Old in 2023: 7 Things Not to Miss

Toshio Hosokawa, one of Japan’s must famous composers, was captivated by the spaces of Vilnius University and will dedicate his piece to them

Italian composer Ivan Fedele to create music for Vilnius after finding inspiration in the works of Kazys Varnelis

Director Donatas Ulvydas is taking on the legendary Vilnius Poker and inviting you to become a part of his new film

Živilė Diawara invites everyone to become co-authors of a unique feature-length film: everyone can contribute to its creation

The piece for the 700th Vilnius’ anniversary by Polish composer Agata Zubel is an attempt to find a link between the old and the new capital

Vilnius Launches Cheeky 90s Infomercial to Remind World of Its 700th Birthday

Music for Vilnius will be written by Heiner Goebbels, one of the most interesting composers in today’s musical theatre

US composer Michael Gordon will compose music for a courtyard in Vilnius related to Jewish history

Young Like Vilnius festival invites everyone to celebrate the capital’s 700th anniversary together

Ukrainian composer Anna Korsun has come to create music for Vilnius: “This is a unique project in my career”

Lewis Capaldi is coming to Vilnius!

2023 Will Be Big for Vilnius: Capital Starts Countdown Till 700th Anniversary

We Can Start Waiting For 700 from the 25th January

The 700th anniversary of the foundation of the City of Vilnius in 2023 included on the list of anniversaries celebrated by UNESCO

Vilnius’ 700th anniversary celebration approved

Vienu metu surengti septyni žinomų atlikėjų nemokami koncertai atidarė festivalį „Vilnius – atvira muzikos salė“

Vilnius: An Open Music Hall

Discussions from the National Expedition: Vilnius 700

Vilnius Dream

New Baltic Dance

Vilnius 699 Birthday

The Most Delicious Stories of Vilnius gathered people in K. Sirvydas Square

Vilnius Goes LEGO

Travelling Opera

Remember moments from The Most Delicious Stories of Vilnius

An Open Music Hall Festival

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Vilnius’s Lights Festival

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Vilnius: 700 Years Young

Partners

Our partners tried their best to make Vilnius’ 700th anniversary bright and memorable, and to spread the word about it all over the world. Vilnius is grateful for this special gift.